Private boat tour Lake Como: Villas and villages, 2 hours

Two hours on the water, from one villa landmark to the next

A private boat tour on Lake Como lasting two hours, departing from Cernobbio and guided in English or Italian. You pass the summer residences of Gianni Versace and George Clooney, the historic Villa d'Este, and the oldest Roman bridge on the lake, while a local guide shares the history and stories of the region's villas and villages.

Step-by-step itinerary

Private boat tour on Lake Como

• Start from Cernobbio
• Admire Villa D'Este, Villa Pizzo, Villa Fontanelle
• Pass by Villa d'Este hotel
• Pass by Villa Pizzo
• Pass by Gianni Versace's Villa
• Pass by Most beautiful hotel in Europe 2026
• Pass by George Clooney's home
• Pass by the village with first textile factory
• Visit Nesso's Horror
• Visit oldest Roman bridge on Lake Como
• Visit oldest villa of Lake Como
• Visit Stupendous Village
• Visit Mandarin Hotel Lake Como
• Visit Villa Erba
• Drop off at starting point

The experience

The tour starts in Cernobbio and moves along the shoreline at a pace that lets you take in each landmark. You'll see Villa d'Este, one of the oldest hotels on the lake; Villa Pizzo; and the villa where Gianni Versace spent his summers. The guide points out George Clooney's home, the Mandarin Hotel, and Villa Erba as you pass, each with its own place in the lake's social and architectural history. The boat also passes Nesso, where the oldest Roman bridge on Lake Como still stands, and the Filanda, the village where the region's first textile factory was born.

Bottled water, soft drinks and prosecco come aboard, so you're not managing thirst while trying to photograph the mountains or listen to the guide. The two-hour window is long enough to see the major villas without the day becoming a boat ride. Short enough that you can fit it around other plans in the region. Your guide speaks English or Italian and knows the stories behind the houses (who built them, who lived there, what made them matter) rather than just naming them as you pass.

What’s included

• Bottled water, soft drinks and prosecco.
• live guide in English or Italian.
• private boat for your group.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day11 departure times: the first at 09:00, the last at 19:00Last departure this season: 1 Dec

Book up to1h before

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish and Italian

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Low physical effortPublic transport nearbyNot recommended during pregnancyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by CM Lake Como Tour

Is this one for you?The two-hour length keeps the boat moving between landmarks without long stretches of open water, so you're always looking at something the guide is explaining. If you want a slower pace or a full day on the lake, a longer private charter would suit you better. If you're short on time, this fits the villas and villages into a morning or afternoon.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Italian.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What villas will I actually see on this Lake Como boat tour?

Villa d'Este, Villa Pizzo, Gianni Versace's summer residence, George Clooney's home, Villa Erba and the Mandarin Hotel are all visible from the water. The boat also passes the oldest Roman bridge on Lake Como at Nesso and the Filanda, the village where the lake's first textile factory opened.

How long is the private boat tour and when does it depart?

The tour runs for two hours and departs from Cernobbio. Reservations are recommended so you don't arrive to find the boat fully booked.

What's included in the price of the tour?

Bottled water, soft drinks and prosecco are provided throughout the two hours on the water.

Is this tour suitable if I'm traveling with an infant?

Infants are welcome but must sit on an adult's lap during the tour. The boat is suitable for all fitness levels, though it is not recommended for pregnant travelers.